CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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This cake is moist and fudgy, a great way to use up some of your summer zucchini. Would also be good with chocolate ganache, a thin white icing or glaze or even just sprinkled with chocolate chips while hot. *i used hershey's special dark cocoa- it's a mix of dutch and regular unsweetened so i think either would work here

Provided by newmama

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup oil (i used coconut)
1/4 cup butter
2 eggs
3/4 cup plain yogurt (or sour cream)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups zucchini, shredded (generous cups!)
1/2 cup chocolate chips
8 ounces cream cheese, soft
2 tablespoons butter, soft
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar (or to taste)

Steps:

  • cream sugar, oil and butter.
  • add eggs, yogurt and vanilla.
  • sift dry ingredients and add to wet- batter will be really thick, moisture from the zucchini will come out while cooking.
  • fold in zucchini and chocolate chips.
  • spread in greased 13x9 in pan and bake at 325 for 30-35 minutes.
  • cool completely and frost
  • beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy, beat in vanilla and powdered sugar until smooth- i start adding it by 1/2 cup increments and taste along the way.
  • refrigerate until serving.

BTeam LT11
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I'm not sure about the chocolate and zucchini combination, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Corina Zuniga
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This cake seems like it would be a great way to use up leftover zucchini.


Karima Kamouni
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I'm intrigued by the combination of chocolate and zucchini. I'll have to give this recipe a try.


Peachtree
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This cake looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Isac Ochenge
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The frosting was a bit too runny for my liking. I think I'll try using a different recipe next time.


SaNgwani Kaluba
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I found this cake to be a bit dry. I think I might try adding some more oil or butter next time.


Noah Jean
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Apostle B
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I loved this cake! The chocolate and cream cheese frosting really masked the zucchini flavor.


Shabid md
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The cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the chocolate cake.


SHERWIN JONES
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of chocolate and zucchini.


iftakhar Ali
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect.


Maluma Barbie
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This chocolate zucchini cake was a hit with my family! It was moist and delicious, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


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